“I wanted to pack a lot into the lyric, but not go beyond its bounds. Some have written that I wanted to expand what the lyric could do. I just want the hugeness of experience-which includes philosophical discursiveness-to move at a rate of speed that kept it (because all within one unity of experience) emotional. Also, often, questions became the way the poems propelled themselves forward It brings the reader in as a listener to a confession[.] A poem is a private story, after all, no matter how apparently public. The reader is always overhearing a confession.”
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Jorie Graham
Jorie Graham is an influential American poet known for her innovative and experimental style. Born on May 9, 1950, she has made a significant impact on the contemporary poetry scene. Graham's poetry often delves into themes of nature, identity, and the human experience, merging traditional and avant-garde techniques. more